Enterprise Data Architect

Western Alliance Bank - Grove City, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Grove City, OH

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About the position

The Enterprise Data Architect at Western Alliance Bank is responsible for guiding technology delivery teams and business users in implementing and utilizing the enterprise data architecture, patterns, and standards. This role focuses on delivering end-to-end data architecture and data models for Regulatory Reporting, collaborating with data engineers, data governance, and enterprise architects to enhance data warehouse and analytics capabilities. The position requires strong strategic thinking, communication, and collaboration skills to advance the bank's data strategy and support its growth trajectory.

Responsibilities

• Guide technology delivery teams and business users in implementing enterprise data architecture, patterns, and standards.
• Collaborate with data engineers, data governance, and enterprise architects to enhance data warehouse and analytics data models.
• Deliver end-to-end data architecture and data models for Regulatory Reporting, including Large Financial Institution requirements.
• Develop, contribute, and publish data standards, definitions, and reference architecture for data platforms.
• Oversee and validate the design for data flows, integration, and analytics Regulatory Reporting solutions.
• Advance data standards through the data governance operating model and provide guidance to the data governance team.
• Oversee onboarding of projects to the enterprise data platform architecture and incorporate data governance processes.
• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models in collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Integrate data governance and data quality controls in architecture and design for regulatory reporting solutions.
• Identify new data types and assets to improve risk posture and profitability.
• Collaborate with teams managing data silos to leverage enterprise data assets.
• Contribute to architecture artifacts related to enterprise data platforms, including standards and architectural roadmaps.
• Translate business and technical requirements into architectural blueprints and document solution architecture design.

Requirements

• Strong strategic and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in developing data standards and reference architecture.
• Knowledge of data governance and data quality controls.
• Experience with data modeling and analytics solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with regulatory reporting requirements for financial institutions.
• Familiarity with data integration and data analytics tools.
• Knowledge of data visualization techniques.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities